Fish Hatchery Assistant Manager (BD-45492)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION

11d•$37 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an assistant to the Hatchery Complex Manager and acts as the lead supervisor to perform the most critical and complex tasks associated with managing a production scale fish hatchery. This includes coordinating and directing all the technical tasks needed in hatchery operations, to meet annual fish production goals and the added responsibility of supervising and training multiple culturists, and assigning work on a daily basis. $1,000.00 rental stipend in addition to salary until home is constructed. Must live within 15 minutes of hatchery to respond to emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or related field from a regionally accredited college or university
24 months of qualifying experience that demonstrates the ability to effectively perform the duties of the position
Requires a valid Washington State Driver’s License with appropriate CDL tanker endorsements or obtain within 6 months of employment and be eligible for the Colville Tribes vehicle insurance. Must maintain license and endorsements throughout employment.
May be required to possess and maintain a Washington State Department of Agriculture Private Operator Pesticide License, Washington State Boater’s Education certification, and/or First Aid and CPR certification.
Requires knowledge in principles of management.
Requires knowledge in budget development/management.
Requires knowledge of interagency agreements.
Requires knowledge in fish species, gender, and disease signs.
Requires knowledge in fish culture methods and techniques.
Requires basic math and descriptive statistics skill.
Requires basic scientific terminology and techniques.
Requires mechanical equipment repair skill.
Requires methods, equipment, and supplies used in maintenance of hatchery structures and grounds.
Requires proper fish culture techniques in spawning, egg handling, fish rearing, fish stocking and brood stock management.
Requires Fish biology, fish physiology, water chemistry parameters, fish pathology and environmental disease and their symptoms.
Requires working knowledge of fish genetics and nutritional and environmental requirements of fish.
Requires the ability to implement and manage programs.
Requires the ability and skill to supervise employees.
Requires the ability and skill to train employees.
Requires the ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
Requires the ability to gather and compile data and complete records.
Requires the ability to use sound judgment.
Requires the ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
Requires the ability to maintain an effective working relationships internally and externally.
Requires the ability to safely handle and administer chemicals used in the treatment of fish or disinfection of fish handling equipment to prevent or control fish diseases.
Requires the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Requires the ability to build long-term positive working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and coworkers including the Colville Business Council, other department managers, departmental employees, tribal members, funding agency representatives, regulatory agency representatives and other government and tribal entities
Requires the ability to work effectively and move projects forward in an intensely bureaucratic inter-governmental and inter-agency environment with multiple entities asserting their authority to control and manage the same limited resources.
Requires the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Requires the ability to carry out tasks to completion and meeting program deadlines.
Requires the ability to use good judgment, be adaptable and flexible and maintain a positive highly motivated attitude.
Requires well-developed human relations skills to prepare and deliver formal presentations to large and diverse audiences, conduct training, and to build productive and effective work teams
Requires the ability to perform strenuous physical activities related to fish culture.
Requires the ability to perform mechanical tasks using power and hand tools.
Requires the ability to be in good physical condition to be able to work and hike in inclement weather conditions and over variable and rugged terrain.
Requires the ability to swim, work safely and oversee the safety of other employees in, or near deep, cold, fast moving water for extended periods of time, including hatchery raceways, ponds, boats, barges, docks and cat walks.
Requires the ability to work variable hours, long days, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as the work dictates.
Requires the ability to be in good physical condition: able to stand for long periods of time, lift a minimum of 50 lbs., navigate in and out of confined spaces, climb ladders, and work in inclement weather.
Requires the ability to work is performed individually or as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
candidate must be willing and able to work long shifts on a variable schedule including: nights, early mornings, holidays, and weekends as the work dictates.
requires the ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including performing standby duties, being available on site and responding to alarms and emergency situations.
Requires heavy lifting, pulling and hauling in all kinds of weather conditions on variable terrain.
Requires manual and finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard at speed, pointing device, projection equipment, and other common office equipment.
Requires sufficient visual acuity to write, recognize printed materials, computer screen, and notice non-verbal behavior.
Requires speech and hearing ability to project voice to small and large audiences, carry on telephone conversations, hear and grasp verbal communications and equipment prompts.
Requires the ability to travel for meetings, training and conference participation as necessary and drive in inclement weather.
Requires background clearance (tribal, state) and must maintain clearance throughout employment.
Must live within 15 minutes of hatchery to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and directing all the technical tasks needed in hatchery operations
Supervising and training multiple culturists
Assigning work on a daily basis